Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Title:SeniorManager Software Engineering

Date: 2026.01

Function: Engineering

Reports to: SVP of Engineering

Location: Remote - Indianapolis Metro Region

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team building and scaling ourindustry leadingSaaS this role you will own the execution of key initiatives on our strategic roadmapincluding our AI Suite ensuring we ship high-qualityenterprisesoftware solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership position that blends technical depth with people management requiring someone who can mentor engineers collaborate cross-functionally and make sound architectural decisionswhile deliberately embracing AI toolingacross the entire software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and growtheteamfostering a culture of collaboration continuous learning and technical excellence

• Conduct regular 1:1s performance reviews and career development conversations to support individual growth and retention

• Recruit hire and onboard top engineering talent to scale the team in alignment with business needs

• Establish andmaintainteam processes that balance autonomy with accountability

• Help grow andmaintainan inclusive software engineering culture

Technical Strategy & Delivery

• Own execution of strategic roadmap initiatives with focus on sustainablequality and velocity improvements

• Oversee architecture and design decisions backend services ensuring scalability reliability and maintainability

• Partner with Product Management to prioritize features manage technical debt and deliver againstestablishedobjectives

• Maintainengineering KPIs includingDORA Core 4 and Developer Experience Index

• Lead the adoption and usage of AI development tools across the SDLC building on our current use of Claude Code Enterprise andPlayerZero

• Stay current with emerging AI/ML development practices and assess their applicability to our platform

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Platform Architecture Product Design QA to ensure seamless delivery of strategic roadmap solutions

• Communicate technical decisions trade-offs progress and risksto stakeholders at all levelsensuring focus on and predictable delivery of strategic objectives

Skills and Experience Needed:

• 10 years of software engineering experience with at least5 years in engineering management leadingtechnologyteams

• /C# development with hands-on experience building enterprise-grade SaaS applications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services including App Services Azure Functions Service Bus Event Hub Azure SQL and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks ( preferred) and full-stack development practices

• Proventrack recordof delivering complex software projects on time with high quality

• StrongproficiencyinCI/CD pipelinesgit workflowandautomated testing strategies

• Proficiencywith AI-assisted development tools such as Claude CodePlayerZeroor similar and a perspective on their effective integration into engineering workflows

• Experience withthe testingpyramidand quality platforms (CypressPlaywrightor similar tools)

• Strong understanding of distributed systems microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences

Preferred

• Experience with Redis caching strategies Azure Data Lake and large-scale data processing

• Background in AI/ML product development or building AI-powered platform features

• Familiarity with container orchestration Kubernetes operations and infrastructure-as-code

• Experience working in B2B SaaS environments with enterprise customers

• Track recordof building and scaling engineering teams during periods of growth

Leadership Qualities

• Servant leadership mindset with a genuine commitment to team development and wellbeing

• Data-driven decision maker who balances speed with sustainable engineering practices

• Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at navigating competing and cross-functional priorities

• Passionate about building inclusive high-trust engineering cultures

Competencies:

Accountability

Adaptability

Building Partnerships

Business Acumen

Coaching & Developing Others

Delegation & Empowerment

Customer Focus

Dealing w/Ambiguity

Driving for Results

Initiating Action

Leading Change

Leading Teams

Managing Conflict

Operational Decision Making

Technical/Professional Skills and Knowledge

About the company:

Boards set the standard for what organizations can achieve. At OnBoard our board management software helps boards function at a higher level so every organization can make a bigger difference in the world.

Launched in 2011 today OnBoard serves as the board intelligence platform for more than 5000 organizations and their 12000 boards and committees in 60 countries worldwide. With customers in higher education nonprofit healthcare systems government and enterprise business OnBoard is the leading board management provider.

OnBoard has grown from a class project at Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana in 2003 into the worlds leading board management software platform today. Backed by JMI Equity and the acquisitions of eScribe and Govenda OnBoard is positioned to become the industry leader in Board Management and Meeting Solutions for private and public sector entities.

Benefits and Perks:

• Company provided equipment (laptop software etc.)
• Employment with a growing casual fun philanthropic minded company
• Employer paid extended health benefits including health spending account (CAN based employees)
• US Based Employees
  • Comprehensive high-quality medical/prescription drug plan options as well as dental and vision plan offerings.
  • An employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA) if you participate in a High Deductible Healthcare Plan.
  • Medical Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Basic life insurance in the amount of $50000 or 1 Xs your salary (whichever is higher).
  • Short and long-term disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits at no cost to you.
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with automatic enrollment at the first of the month following 60 days of employment at 5% to help you secure your financial freedom. We offer a generous company match that starts on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The company match is dollar for dollar on the first 3% of your pay that you contribute and $0.50 on the dollar on the next 2% for a total match of 4%.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday

Diversity Statement - Culture of Togetherness:

AtOnBoard our mission is to encourage and celebrate a culture of togetherness. We acknowledge that uniqueness is powerful and we welcome foster and appreciate all. Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness fuelthe Pathfinder atmosphere and all our efforts. Our power is in our people and we Pledge 1% to give back to our communities and across the globe.

OnBoardis an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive working not discriminate based on race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please email